Operation of the Glider Pick-Up by the C-47
This government documentary short film depicts and explains the processes for retrieving a glider in the field. In combat situations in World War II, gliders were used to transport men and materiel to sites not suitable for landing powered aircraft, and the gliders were constructed so that they could be reused. The preparation of the grounded glider is explained, as well as the preparations and maneuvers aboard the C-47 aircraft which will pick up the glider.
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Operation of the Glider Pick-Up by the C-47
- Overview
- Cast
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 13, 1944
Runtime
0h 16m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Operation of the Glider Pick-Up by the C-47
Production Companies
First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces
Description
This government documentary short film depicts and explains the processes for retrieving a glider in the field. In combat situations in World War II, gliders were used to transport men and materiel to sites not suitable for landing powered aircraft, and the gliders were constructed so that they could be reused. The preparation of the grounded glider is explained, as well as the preparations and maneuvers aboard the C-47 aircraft which will pick up the glider.
